Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 4
Science 4
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 4
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Recommended August 1
SAT Only Considered if submitted August 1
ACT Only Recommended August 1
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
548 Ned McGehee Drive
Hammond
LA
70402
Phone
(800) 222-7358 x7358
Fax
(985) 549-5095
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$20
Application Fee Waiver
Not available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins September 15
Accept Offer of Admission
No set date
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Other
Proof of immunization; Regents Core Curriculum(English-4, Math-4, Science-4, Social Studies-4, Foreign Language-2, Art-1); no more than one developmental course requirement; either have ACT composite 21 or Regents Core GPA 2.0 required for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
99% of 4,886 applicants were admitted
Women
99% of 3,054 applicants were admitted
Men
99% of 1,832 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
3,252 (67%) of 4,828 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,931 (64%) of 3,019 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,321 (73%) of 1,809 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
6%
3.75 - 3.99
26%
3.50 - 3.74
22%
3.25 - 3.49
19%
3.00 - 3.24
13%
2.50 - 2.99
11.8%
2.00 - 2.49
2.6%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not Reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not Reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
23 average , 21-25 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
4.5%
Score of 24 - 29
36.4%
Score of 18 - 23
54.5%
Score of 12 - 17
3.8%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 22
Score of 30 - 36
2.2%
Score of 24 - 29
29.7%
Score of 18 - 23
53.3%
Score of 12 - 17
14%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 23
Score of 30 - 36
10.4%
Score of 24 - 29
33.2%
Score of 18 - 23
51.3%
Score of 12 - 17
4%
Score of 6 - 11
0.3%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 18%
Top quarter: 45%
Top half: 76%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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